Question 1

What is commonly the second step in the scientific method?

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A)  defining the problem
B)  selecting the research design
C)  reviewing the literature
D)  collecting and analyzing data

Question 2

Discuss how a researcher might select a random sample of subjects for a research study.Which sample selection methods should researchers use,and which methods should be avoided?

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There are several methods that a researc...

Question 3

Which one of the following statements is true regarding the subjects of Adler and Adler's study of self-injurers?

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A)  Most begin injuring in secret.
B)  They are a homogeneous group.
C)  Their behavior is carefully planned.
D)  Most eventually "grow out of it."

Question 4

The race of a criminal offender is found to determine the frequency with which capital punishment is administered.In this example,the frequency of administered capital punishment would be considered the

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A)  hypothesis.
B)  independent variable.
C)  dependent variable.
D)  index.

Question 5

A speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables is known as a

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A)  correlation.
B)  hypothesis.
C)  sample.
D)  research design.

Question 6

A factor held constant to test the relative impact of the independent variable is known as a

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A)  control variable.
B)  dependent variable.
C)  correlation.
D)  cross-tabulation.

Question 7

Which of the following terms is used to describe a systematic,organized series of steps that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem?

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A)  scientific method
B)  social science
C)  experiment
D)  value neutrality

Question 8

Define the term scientific method and the five basic steps used in the scientific method.

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The scientific method is a systematic ap...

Question 9

A hypothesis is a speculative statement about the relationship between two variables.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A variable is

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A)  a measurable trait or characteristic that is subject to change under different conditions.
B)  the extent to which a measure provides consistent results.
C)  the unintended influence that observers or experiments can have on their subjects.
D)  a speculative statement about the relationship between two traits.

Question 11

If you were interested in studying the relationship between date and acquaintance rape victims and the characteristics of the rapist,your first step would be to

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A)  review the literature on date and acquaintance rape.
B)  define the problem.
C)  create a hypothesis.
D)  choose a research design.

Question 12

Income,religion,race,gender,and marital status can all be examples of

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A)  indexes.
B)  scales.
C)  variables.
D)  operational definitions.

Question 13

A researcher finds that those who have children at a young age are significantly more likely to have lower levels of education as a result of early childbearing.This would be an example of

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A)  a hypothesis.
B)  a correlation.
C)  causal logic.
D)  an effect.

Question 14

Which sociological perspective would most likely suggest that education is necessary for people to earn more money and advance in society for the purpose of social stability?

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A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  feminist perspective

Question 15

A sociologist who is interested in examining racism in sports might determine what percentage of team owners,general managers,coaches,and managers are members of each racial group.This would be an example of developing a(n)

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A)  research design.
B)  operational definition.
C)  hypothesis.
D)  theory.

Question 16

In which type of sample does each member of the entire population being studied have the same chance of being selected?

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A)  random sample
B)  quota sample
C)  index sample
D)  Roper sample

Question 17

Researchers find that pet owners live longer,healthier lives.Within this study,pet ownership is the

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A)  independent variable.
B)  dependent variable.
C)  spurious variable.
D)  operational variable.

Question 18

The third step in the scientific method is reviewing the literature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The relationship between a condition or a variable and a particular consequence,with one event leading to the other,is known as

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A)  observation.
B)  causal logic.
C)  a correlation.
D)  an index.

Question 20

Which of the following would be considered a valid measure of an individual's intelligence?

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A)  his or her age
B)  the researcher's opinion
C)  the number of years of school completed by the individual
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Exam 5: What Is the Scientific Method

What is commonly the second step in the scientific method?

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Discuss how a researcher might select a random sample of subjects for a research study.Which sample selection methods should researchers use,and which methods should be avoided?

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A factor held constant to test the relative impact of the independent variable is known as a

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Which of the following would be considered a valid measure of an individual's intelligence?

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A hypothesis is a speculative statement about the relationship between two variables.

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The third step in the scientific method is reviewing the literature.

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Which sociological perspective would most likely suggest that education is necessary for people to earn more money and advance in society for the purpose of social stability?

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Which of the following terms is used to describe a systematic,organized series of steps that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem?

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The race of a criminal offender is found to determine the frequency with which capital punishment is administered.In this example,the frequency of administered capital punishment would be considered the

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If you were interested in studying the relationship between date and acquaintance rape victims and the characteristics of the rapist,your first step would be to

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A researcher finds that those who have children at a young age are significantly more likely to have lower levels of education as a result of early childbearing.This would be an example of

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Which one of the following statements is true regarding the subjects of Adler and Adler's study of self-injurers?

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